Handymen and maintenance workers in Kennebec County, Maine
Kennebec County, Maine has 81 residential remodeling businesses with employees, employing 240 people (US Census Bureau, 2023 County Business Patterns).
That is 12.8 businesses per 10,000 homes, against 14.3 across Maine.
Kennebec County ranks 8 of 16 counties in Maine for businesses per 10,000 homes.
Their payroll averages $50,442 per employee a year.
Across Maine, handymen and maintenance workers earn a median of $48,590 a year (US Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024).
Figures last updated on .
- Businesses with employees
- 81
- Their employees
- 240
- Businesses per 10,000 homes
- 12.8
Handymen and maintenance workers in Kennebec County: businesses and jobs
| Kennebec County | Maine | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Businesses with employees | 81 | 1,074 | 135,337 |
| Their employees | 240 | 3,156 | 480,272 |
| Annual payroll | $12,106,000 | $158,794,000 | — |
| Businesses per 10,000 homes | 12.8 | 14.3 | 9.4 |
The homes behind the work in Kennebec County
| Kennebec County | Maine | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households that rent | 26.3% (±1.6 points) | 25.7% | 34.8% |
| Homes built before 1940 | 22.5% (±1.4 points) | 22.9% | 11.7% |
| Homes in buildings of 20 or more units | 2.9% (±0.6 points) | 3.6% | 10.3% |
| Housing units | 63,521 (±59) | 751,876 | 143,775,355 |
Homes in buildings of 20 or more units: 2.9% (±0.6 points) in Kennebec County, lower than across Maine (3.6%).
Places in Kennebec County
| Place | Residents | Built before 1980 | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Augusta | 19,077 | 70.4% | 46.2% |
| Waterville | 17,077 | 80.7% | 51.2% |
| Winslow | 8,023 | 68.2% | 23.9% |
| Oakland | 6,309 | 46.1% | 22.4% |
| Winthrop | 6,191 | 53.9% | 7.5% |
| Gardiner | 6,088 | 79.4% | 31.8% |
| Winslow (community) | 5,873 | 74.0% | 29.9% |
| Sidney | 4,790 | 30.7% | 10.6% |
| Vassalboro | 4,592 | 38.3% | 17.5% |
| China | 4,526 | 48.4% | 8.2% |
| Monmouth | 4,162 | 39.5% | 20.2% |
| West Gardiner | 3,696 | 39.2% | 11.3% |
| Litchfield | 3,680 | 36.4% | 3.3% |
| Clinton | 3,385 | 57.9% | 4.9% |
| Belgrade | 3,351 | 42.9% | 6.2% |
Counties in Maine with a similar number of residential remodeling businesses
| County | Businesses with employees | Businesses per 10,000 homes | Difference from Kennebec County, per 10,000 homes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Franklin County | 27 | 12.7 | −0.0 |
| Androscoggin County | 62 | 12.3 | −0.5 |
| Penobscot County | 91 | 12.0 | −0.7 |
| Waldo County | 30 | 13.5 | +0.7 |
| Washington County | 26 | 12.0 | −0.8 |
| Oxford County | 44 | 11.9 | −0.8 |
Licenses for handymen and maintenance workers in Maine
Federal rules and model codes for handymen and maintenance workers
- EPA Renovation, Repair and Painting Rule (40 CFR part 745, subpart E)
- OSHA fall protection in construction (29 CFR part 1926, subpart M)
- International Residential Code and International Building Code (ICC)
Jobs and pay are published by state, not by county; the county figures are businesses and their employees.
Business counts are establishments: a company with offices in two counties is counted in each.
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Questions about Kennebec County
How many residential remodeling businesses are in Kennebec County?
The Census Bureau counts 81 residential remodeling businesses with employees in Kennebec County (2023 County Business Patterns).
How much do handymen and maintenance workers make in Kennebec County?
Pay is published by state: across Maine, handymen and maintenance workers earn a median of $48,590 a year (US Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024).
Do handymen and maintenance workers need a license in Kennebec County?
Licenses for this trade are issued by Maine, and a city or county in Kennebec County may add its own; the US Department of Labor’s License Finder lists the state’s, and the local building department says which permits a job needs.
Sources
- US Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2024
- US Census Bureau, County Business Patterns 2023
- License Finder: handymen and maintenance workers in Maine (US Department of Labor, CareerOneStop)
- EPA Renovation, Repair and Painting Rule (40 CFR part 745, subpart E)
- OSHA fall protection in construction (29 CFR part 1926, subpart M)
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Kennebec County, Maine
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